Portland Timbers 2013 Dribble Oregon tour & tree plantings

Timbers' Eric Brunner placing a tag on a tree planted in honor of his goal for Timbers-FOT "Score a Goal, Plant a Tree" (Craig Mitchelldyer)
Timbers defender Eric Brunner adds a tag to the tree planted with Friends of Trees last winter in honor of his goal (Craig Mitchelldyer)

This Saturday the Portland Timbers will launch the team’s second annual tour across Oregon and SW Washington. Hosted with Timbers Founding Partner JELD-WEN Windows and Doors, the Dribble Oregon tour will include youth soccer clinics, meetings with fans, and tree plantings with Timbers Pillar Partner Friends of Trees.

Dribble Oregon begins in Vancouver, WA on Jan. 5. Timbers players Brent Richards and Ryan Kawulok, team mascot Timber Joey, and members of the Timbers Army Northern Alliance will plant a dozen trees with Friends of Trees and Vancouver Urban Forestry. The planting begins at 1:30 pm at 2204 Wahclellah Avenue in the Meadow Homes neighborhood.

“It’s a full day of fun-filled events and we are proud to help bring the Portland Timbers to a community near you,” said Bill Hueffner, Director of Development & Professional Relations for JELD-WEN.

Timbers Help Us Launch Planting Season on Oct. 13
Timbers mascot Timber Joey joined Timbers players Chris Taylor and Ian Hogg to plant trees with FOT on Oct. 13 (Andy Meeks)

Dribble Oregon will lead the Timbers up to the start of preseason training camp on Jan. 19 as the club begins to prepare for its third Major League Soccer season.

Dribble Oregon 2013 Schedule:

Saturday, Jan. 5 – Vancouver, WA
Timbers Players – Forward Brent Richards and defender Ryan Kawulok
Youth Soccer Clinic – Clark County Indoor Sports Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at registration.portlandtimbers.com
Community Event – Tree planting with Friends of Trees & Vancouver Urban Forestry in the Meadow Homes neighborhood at 1:30 pm.

Sunday, Jan. 6 – Pendleton, OR
Timbers Players – Forward Brent Richards and defender Ryan Kawulok
Youth Soccer Clinic – Round-Up Athletic Club from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Register at registration.portlandtimbers.com
Pub Event/Meet-and-Greet – Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Community Event – Tree planting with Friends of Trees and Pendleton Parks & Recreation at 10:00 am.

Saturday, Jan. 12 – Medford, OR
Timbers Players – Defender David Horst and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson
Youth Soccer Clinic – Santo Community Center from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Register at registration.portlandtimbers.com
Pub Event/Meet-and-Greet – 4 Daughters Irish Pub from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Community Event – Tree planting with Friends of Trees and Bear Creek Watershed Council along Bear Creek at 10:00 am.

Sunday, Jan. 13 – Eugene/Springfield, OR
Timbers Players – Defender David Horst and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson
Youth Soccer Clinic – Kick City Sports Park from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Register at registration.portlandtimbers.com
Pub Event/Meet-and-Greet – The Old Pad from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Community Event – Tree planting with Friends of Trees at Kick City Sports Park at 10:00 am.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Klamath Falls, OR
Timbers Players – Forward Danny Mwanga and midfielder Eric Alexander
Youth Soccer Clinic – Mike’s Fieldhouse at Steen Sports Park from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Register at registration.portlandtimbers.com
Pub Event/Meet-and-Greet – The Creamery Brewpub & Grill from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Saturday, Jan. 19 – Astoria, OR
Timbers Players – Midfielder Jack Jewsbury and defender Chris Taylor
Youth Soccer Clinic – Astoria High School from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Register at registration.portlandtimbers.com
Pub Event/Meet-and-Greet – Wet Dog Cafe from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Community Event – Tree planting with Friends of Trees and Oregon Parks & Recreation at Battery Russell in Fort Stevens at 10:00 am.

*Player appearances, event details subject to change. You can learn more about Dribble Oregon on the Timbers’ web site.